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Another woman said she saw two cars mount the pavement and ram other vehicles before men carrying machetes jumped out.

A police officer was also pictured leaving the scene carrying what appeared to be a machete, or sword-type weapon.

Cleveland Police has yet to release a further update on whether the men have been released, bailed under investigation, or charged, but earlier said: “Officers were on scene immediately and currently five males have been arrested in connection with the incident.

“Enquiries are at a very early stage.

“Police are maintaining a presence in the area around Yarm Road at the moment.”

And that presence remained for several hours after the incident, which also saw a barmaid, Rebecca Edwards, usher women and children inside the Queen Victoria pub while police teams dealt with the apparently violent scenes.